For Immediate Release
We refer to the Hindutva march on Saturday 17th September in Leicester which we strongly condemn. This was conducted by far-right Hindu nationalists, inspired by RSS fascist ideology, with the sole objective of destroying communal harmony enjoyed...
Extensive discussions with Muslims in Britain has resulted in Wifaqul Ulama taking the decision to encourage Muslims to engage in civic areas of life in Britain. We wish to conduct programs across the country on a variety of topics pertaining to Civic Engagement.
Following the recent decision by the English government to go into another national lockdown - we all feared the worst in terms of its impact on our day-to-day lives. A key respite during these troubling times was the decision...
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
This statement is being reissued on the 9th of September 2020 and supersedes all previous statements on...
We advise Muslims to be cautious when offering lambs for sacrifice this year (2018) and for the next few years. We have carried out field research and have been informed that as sheep give birth in late winter to early spring, the lambs may be four months old or even younger at the time of Eidul-Adhā; as a result the Qurbanī will not be accepted. This issue is anticipated to continue for the next few years; so Muslims are advised to offer sheep or other animals for sacrifice. It is permissible to offer a hog (also referred to as hogg, hoggerel, hogget) which is a younger sheep. However, whether it is a hog or lamb and is less than one year old it must be more than six months old and should be fat enough to appear to be at least one years old.
Thousands of coronavirus support groups have emerged across the country. As Muslims, we already have communities established around our masajid, Ulama and places of learning. It is crucial for Imams, Ulama and community leaders to act as a link...
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it .
Acquisition of knowledge is...
What should we do for the Muslims of India
Wifaqul Ulama Public Affairs (Department)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
Over 40 people have been...
Conservatives win majority
Wifaqul Ulama Public Affairs (Department)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
This statement is being issued on the 13th of December 2019...
Get out & Vote!
Wifaqul Ulama Public Affairs (Department)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh (Peace, Blessings & Mercy of Allah be upon You).
This statement is being issued on the 21st of November...
